International Project Assistant

The Unit for Management Support is part of the Department for Research and Collaboration Support (FOS), which is responsible for the university's international collaboration projects and networks (link (https://www.uu.se/samverkan-innovation/natverk-partners-och-samarbeten/internationella-samarbetent)). We are now looking for someone who wants to work part-time as an international project assistant alongside your studies at Uppsala University. One of the main projects you will be working on is the South Africa - Sweden University Forum+ (SASUF+).

Responsibilities

As an international project assistant, you will work on tasks such as:

Project administration
Gathering information and compiling materials for activities and other project reporting
Assisting at project meetings and conferences
Assisting with communication work and graphic materials within the project
Assisting in developing and improving the SASUF website

The tasks may vary based on the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is a full-time student at Uppsala University with at least one year of studies behind you. You are collaborative, creative, and used to taking your own initiatives. It is important that you are responsible, meticulous, and structured. Experience working with a focus on South Africa and/or Southern Africa, as well as leading or coordinating activities within student organizations, is considered an advantage. Since we work with organizations worldwide, it is a requirement that you speak and write English fluently. Knowledge of Swedish is desirable and will be seen as an asset. You should also be based in Uppsala as some tasks require on-site work.

Experience in administrative work
Experience working with the Office suite, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Experience creating graphic and communication materials
Experience in web editing/publishing
Experience in writing texts

Desirable/meriting

Experience working or studying abroad
Experience leading or coordinating activities within student organizations
Experience working with a focus on South Africa and/or Southern Africa

As a project assistant, you will have flexible working hours but should be able to work an average of four hours per week. In connection with meetings and deadlines, more extensive efforts may be required, which will be determined in consultation with you and what suits your study situation.

About the Position

The position is temporary. The scope is 10–25% according to agreement. You will be employed for each individual assignment and receive financial compensation per hour. Start date according to agreement. Location: Uppsala

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Helin Bäckman Kartal, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), 072 99 99 353.

In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you will answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process.

We welcome your application by February 2, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/100.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University link (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

The position may be subject to security clearance. A prerequisite for employment during security clearance is that the applicant is approved.

We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), Seko - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), ST (OFR/S) - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])